Description
Quick Italian Cream Cake is a sumptuous dessert that brings together the delightful flavors of coconut, pecans, and a rich cream cheese frosting. This cake is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holiday parties. With its moist texture and inviting appearance, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Featuring simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe makes baking enjoyable for everyone, regardless of skill level.
Ingredients
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- 1 package white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 can shredded coconut
- ⅔ cup chopped toasted pecans
- For frosting: 1 package cream cheese
- ½ cup butter
- 1 package powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, and oil. Beat with an electric mixer for about two minutes.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for ten minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- For the frosting, blend cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract while mixing until fluffy.
- Frost each layer of cooled cake with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg